Need gift ideas

[hellbender]

OK. My task is to come up with a gift for a 30 something guitar playing frontman who was a deep appreciation for rock and rock history. He is melodic and textural with great lyrics rather than shredilicious. Could also be documentary style DVD on a great band.

KR's book was a hit and looking for something with similar insights written by a legendary performer or band or manager. Sammy's book wouldn't quite do it, although I enjoyed it.

Any ideas?

[dohootowl]

OK. My task is to come up with a gift for a 30 something guitar playing frontman who was a deep appreciation for rock and rock history. He is melodic and textural with great lyrics rather than shredilicious. Could also be documentary style DVD on a great band.

KR's book was a hit and looking for something with similar insights written by a legendary performer or band or manager. Sammy's book wouldn't quite do it, although I enjoyed it.

Any ideas?

Clapton--although I found it a tedious read.

Documentary DVD--it's not rock but it is very interesting--"Standing In The Shadows Of Motown". I consider it a must-see for all musicians.

[Scott Whigham]

I just finished Ozzy's book and thought it was great. I'd read KR's and Sammy's books right before that. I enjoyed them all.

[hellbender]

Thanks for the suggestions. I will check them out.

[strumminsix]

How about a copy of the LAST WALTZ DVD then Levon's book "This Wheel's on Fire"

[loudboy]

The Keef-enhanced Chuck Berry DVD is great.

The Tom Dowd DVD is great.

TP's "Runnin' Down A Dream" DVD is friggin' epic, the most comprehensive documentary of any band I've ever seen.

If he likes electric Neil, "Year of the Horse" is very good.